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Venue vs Thar OG

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Hyundai

Venue

Venue
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹8 lakh – ₹15.83 lakh

Mileage

17.9 - 20.99 km/l

Petrol / Diesel • 37 TrimsOpen model
VS
Mahindra

Thar OG

Thar OG
Price Range

₹10.32 lakh – ₹18.99 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Diesel / Petrol • 15 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Venue takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection. While Thar OG remains a capable contender, Venue offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Venue

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Thar OG

Not published

2

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Venue

83.1 PS

114.7 Nm

Thar OG

118.6 PS

300 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Venue

17.9 - 20.99 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Thar OG

Not published

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Hyundai

Venue

Listed items₹3,08,483
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,08,483
Mahindra

Thar OG

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹4.05 lakh(Venue lower)

HX 2 Turbo

998 cc • Manual • 18.74 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.94 lakh

1.5L LXT Diesel RWD

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.99 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Venue
Thar OG
Engine TypeDiffers
Venue:998 cc, 1197 cc, 1493 cc
Thar OG:1497 cc, 1997 cc, 2184 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Venue:83.1 PS
Thar OG:118.6 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Venue:114.7 Nm
Thar OG:300 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Venue:Manual, DCT, Automatic
Thar OG:Manual, Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Venue:Petrol, Diesel
Thar OG:Diesel, Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Venue:17.9 - 20.99 km/l
Thar OG:—
Venue
Thar OG
SeatingDiffers
Venue:5 seats
Thar OG:4 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Venue:—
Thar OG:232 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Venue:375 litres
Thar OG:—
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Venue:45 litres
Thar OG:55 litres
Body Type
Venue:Compact SUV
Thar OG:Compact SUV
Venue
Thar OG
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Venue:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Thar OG:—
AirbagsDiffers
Venue:6
Thar OG:2
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Venue has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Thar OG is not published.